Self esteem and a healthy body image for people with disabilities are so often hard-fought. Stella Young bodydisabilityesteem Change image and share on social
We often hear that people mean well: that so many just don't how to interact with people with disabilities. They're unsure of the 'right' reaction, so they default to condescension that makes them feel better in the face of their discomfort. Stella Young condescensiondefaultdisability share on social
If everyone's looking at me, I might as well say something interesting. Stella Young interest Change image and share on social
From pink water bottles for breast cancer to dumping a bucket of ice water on your head for neuromuscular conditions, it seems we're bombarded by requests to be 'aware' of one thing or another. Stella Young awarebombardbottle Change image and share on social
I identify very proudly as a disabled woman. I identify with the crip community. I didn't invent the word 'crip'. It's a political ideology I came to in my late teens and early 20s. Stella Young 20scommunitycrip Change image and share on social
The thing about living with any disability is that you adapt; you do what works for you. Stella Young adaptdisabilitylive Change image and share on social
My everyday life in which I do exactly the same things as everyone else should not inspire people, and yet I am constantly congratulated by strangers for simply existing. Stella Young congratulateconstantlyeveryday Change image and share on social
The battle to find a workplace that's wheelchair accessible is a feat in itself, let alone an employer who's going to be cool about employing someone with a disability in a job you actually want to do. Stella Young accessiblebattlecool share on social
I went to school, I got good marks, I had a very low key after-school job, and I spent a lot of time watching 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Dawson's Creek.' Stella Young buffycreekdawson Change image and share on social
In many ways, I'm incredibly lucky to have been born with my impairment and that it's visible. It means my path has been predictable. Stella Young bearimpairmentincredibly Change image and share on social
